What Fish Are in Bay Lake?
Bay Lake in Crow Wing County, Minnesota has 13 documented fish species: black bullhead, black crappie, bluegill, bowfin (dogfish), hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, pumpkinseed, rock bass, tullibee (cisco), walleye, yellow bullhead, yellow perch. The lake has a water quality grade of A (Excellent).
All Documented Species
black bullheadblack crappiebluegillbowfin (dogfish)hybrid sunfishlargemouth bassnorthern pikepumpkinseedrock basstullibee (cisco)walleyeyellow bullheadyellow perch
Game Fish & Panfish in Bay Lake
Bay Lake supports 5 of the region's most-targeted species: black crappie, bluegill, largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye. With a water quality grade of A and a maximum depth of 74 feet across 2,330 acres, the lake offers conditions consistent with the species mix DNR surveys have recorded.
Lake Conditions
| Water Quality Grade | A (Excellent) |
| Water Clarity | 18.5 ft |
| Maximum Depth | 74 ft |
| Surface Area | 2,330 acres |
| Public Access | Yes |
| Species Count | 13 |